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IIAD DAT 2025 Exam Pattern - The Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) is responsible for framing the exam pattern for IIAD 2025.
The IIAD DAT 2025 exam has two parts - IIAD Design Aptitude Test (iDAT) and Studio Simulation. The only exception is the Fashion Management courses, as applicants only need to appear for IIAD Management Aptitude Test (iMAT) and Personal Interview round.
The IIAD Entrance Exam is available in online and offline modes.
The candidate needs to closely follow the exam pattern, along with the IIAD DAT 2025 syllabus, when preparing for the design entrance exam.
The Indian Institute of Art and Design will conduct the IIAD DAT 2025 entrance exam around May 2025. The online application form for IIAD DAT 2025 is OPEN.
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IIAD Exam Pattern for Design Courses
For admission in design courses offered at the Indian Institute of Art and Design aspirants need to give iDAT. Candidates who clear this admission round then need to appear for the Studio Simulation round.
| UG Level Course | Admission Process |
|---|---|
| Fashion Design, Communication Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Fashion Communication | iDAT- IIAD Online Design Aptitude Test |
| Fashion Business Management | iMAT- IIAD Online Management Aptitude Test
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| PG Level Course | Admission Process |
| Fashion Design | iDAT- IIAD ONLINE Design Aptitude Test
|
| Fashion Business Management | iMAT- IIAD Online Management Aptitude Test
|
iDAT Exam Pattern 2024
IIAD Design Aptitude Test is a written exam. It is of two hours and thirty minutes duration. iDAT comprises two sections:
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| A | Logical Reasoning |
| B | Creative Thinking & Visual Aptitude |
The total marks and duration of iDAT 2022 is as mentioned below:
| Section | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| A | 200 | 30 minutes |
| B | 2 hours |
It may be noted that candidates who apply for the Interior Architecture and Design course are exempted from taking the written entrance exam if they have taken the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA). IIAD admissions 2023 of such candidates will be done on the basis of their performance in studio simulation and portfolio assessment rounds only.
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Studio Simulation 2024
After appearing for iDAT candidates need to appear for a personal interaction session called Studio Simulation. The round is conducted to evaluate a candidate's creative thinking, teamwork, innovation, articulation, and problem-solving abilities.
Studio simulation is an activity of two hours duration in which a group of 10-15 students are given some material along with a brief. Candidates are required to create a 3D model using that material under the supervision of the faculty.
IIAD Exam Pattern for Fashion Management Courses
The admission process for the Fashion Business Management course is divided into two phases. Candidates need to first give iMAT and aspirants who clear this admission round then need to appear for personal interview round. The detailed process is mentioned below.
iMAT Exam Pattern 2025
Candidates applying for Fashion Business Management courses at the Indian Institute of Art and Design need to appear for the IIAD Management Aptitude Test (iMAT). Aspirants are informed that iMAT is of two hours duration. iMAT exam pattern is such that candidates are evaluated on aspects such as their language, logical reasoning, and creative thinking.
iMAT 2024 will be conducted at various centers across the country.
Personal Interview 2025
Candidates who give iMAT 2025 need also appear for a personal interview round.The interview round for admission in fashion management courses is conducted at IIAD campus in New Delhi.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, you need to bring a valid photo ID to the Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) 2025 entrance exam along with your admit card and follow the exam guidelines.
Without I'd candidate will not allowed inside the exam hall.The I'd proof must be original. No photocopy will be accepted.The candidat
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
You can make sample papers a part of your exam preparation very early in your preparation cycle.
After you have completed a few topics, you can find and solve questions related to those topics given in the sample papers. As you move deeper into the syllabus, there will be more questions to solve.
Sol
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
It is recommended that the candidate solve sample papers at any time/ stage of the IIAD exam preparation 2025.
Sample papers are good resources/ tools to prepare for an entrance exam and get insights into the exam.
By solving sample papers you can get exam ready.
Also, silly mistakes can be fixed by so
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Typically there is no option to edit the application form. So, you need to be careful when filling out the form.
Make sure that you are uploading the correct documents and as per the given format. Also, the entered data must be correct.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, the candidate may contact the IIAD DAT 2025 exam officials via phone. You should call the officials during office hours.
Also, if you have an issue, don’t wait until too late.
Exam officials would ideally listen to your problem and try to get it resolved.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The best books of IIAD exam 2025 will have the following characteristics:
They will be written as per the official IIAD DAT 2025 exam syllabus
Also, there will be very few to no errors in these books
The books will be well written and easy to follow
These books will also have infographics to explain var
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
On the day of the IIAD exam, make sure that you follow the rules given herein:
Carry the admit card and an ID proof
Reach the exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned in the admit card
Follow the exam guidelines; don;t carry any electronic gadgets or illegal items
Inside the exam venue, follow th
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
In the last few days leading up to the IIAD exam exam, you need to follow these points:
Don’t start any new topics as it will eat into your preparation time.
If you have already completed the rest of the topics, may be you can start a new topic. But again you need to be cautious
Do timely revision and
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
If the candidate doesn’t accept the seat allocated to him or her, the allotment will be canceled. Exam officials will release the deadline for acceptance and fee payment schedule.
If the allotment is cancelled, the vanacent seat will be allocated to the candidate next in the order of merit.
So, it is
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
To participate in the seat allotment process, the candidate must have qualified in the exam. Exam officials will release the detailed counseling-cum-seat allotment process on its admission portal.
Careffully go through it.
Typically, the seat allotment will be based on the following factors:
The merit
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